Best of Sakine Cansiz

Best of Sakine Cansiz

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BULENT KILIC

Thousands of people pay their respects around the coffin of late Kurdish activist Sakine Cansiz, shot dead in the French capital, during the funeral on January 18, 2013 in Tunceli, her hometown in the Kurdish majority southeast of Turkey. People gathered inTunceli, to pay a final tribute to Sakine Cansiz who was assassinated in Paris last week. The growing crowd of participants, men and women adorned in white scarves, a symbol of peace, marched in a funeral many in Turkey feared would turn into a violent protest. The three women, one of them Sakine Cansiz, a co-founder of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were found fatally shot, at least three times in their heads, at a Kurdish centre in Paris last week. French police were hunting the unknown assailants. AFP PHOTO/BULENT KILIC

Thousands of people pay their respects around the coffin of late Kurdish activist Sakine Cansiz, shot dead in the French capital, during the funeral on January 18, 2013 in Tunceli, her hometown in the Kurdish majority southeast of Turkey. People gathered inTunceli, to pay a final tribute to Sakine Cansiz who was assassinated in Paris last week. The growing crowd of participants, men and women adorned in white scarves, a symbol of peace, marched in a funeral many in Turkey feared would turn into a violent protest. The three women, one of them Sakine Cansiz, a co-founder of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were found fatally shot, at least three times in their heads, at a Kurdish centre in Paris last week. French police were hunting the unknown assailants. AFP PHOTO/BULENT KILIC

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ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people stand behind a banner reading 'We know the killers, we want them to be accountable' and bearing photos of the three killed kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people stand behind a banner reading 'We know the killers, we want them to be accountable' and bearing photos of the three killed kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

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ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people stand behind a banner reading 'We know the killers, we want them to be accountable' and bearing photos of the three killed kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people stand behind a banner reading 'We know the killers, we want them to be accountable' and bearing photos of the three killed kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

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ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people hold photos of the three killed Kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people hold photos of the three killed Kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

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ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people hold photos of the three killed Kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

Kurdish people hold photos of the three killed Kurdish activists, Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez during a demonstration in Ankara on January 10, 2015. The three women were shot dead on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. AFP PHOTO/ADEM ALTAN

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OZAN KOSE

A woman hold picture of killed kurdish activist Fidan Dogan front of a police barricade during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris.The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

A woman hold picture of killed kurdish activist Fidan Dogan front of a police barricade during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris.The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

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OZAN KOSE

Kurds hold pictures of three killed kurdish activists and hold a placard reads 'your way is our way' during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 on Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE

Kurds hold pictures of three killed kurdish activists and hold a placard reads 'your way is our way' during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 on Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE

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OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

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OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

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OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

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OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

Kurdish people hold pictures of killed three kurdish activists and shout slogans during a demonstration on January 9, 2015 at Istiklal avenue in Istanbul to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible'. AFP PHOTO/OZAN KOSE

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ILYAS AKENGIN

Kurdish people take part in a demonstration on January 9, 2015 in Diyarbakir to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible!'. AFP PHOTO/ILYAS AKENGIN

Kurdish people take part in a demonstration on January 9, 2015 in Diyarbakir to commemorate the killing of the three top Kurdish activists Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Soylemez. The three women were shot to death on January 9, 2013 at the Kurdish Information Centre in Paris. The motives of the triple killing remain unclear. Banner reads: '365 days later, we are still waiting for the truth. Find those responsible!'. AFP PHOTO/ILYAS AKENGIN

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Thousands of people pay their respects around the coffin of late... News PhotoAbundance,Campaigner,Coffin,Conflict,Dead,Demonstration,French Culture,Funeral,Hometown,Horizontal,Kurdish Ethnicity,People,Respect,Sakine CansizPhotographer BULENT KILICCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThousands of people pay their respects around the coffin of late Kurdish activist Sakine Cansiz, shot dead in the French capital, during the funeral on January 18, 2013 in Tunceli, her hometown in the Kurdish majority southeast of Turkey. People gathered inTunceli, to pay a final tribute to Sakine Cansiz who was assassinated in Paris last week. The growing crowd of participants, men and women adorned in white scarves, a symbol of peace, marched in a funeral many in Turkey feared would turn into a violent protest. The three women, one of them Sakine Cansiz, a co-founder of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were found fatally shot, at least three times in their heads, at a Kurdish centre in Paris last week. French police were hunting the unknown assailants. AFP PHOTO/BULENT KILIC (Photo credit should read BULENT KILIC/AFP/Getty Images)